Any truck drivers out there

Hi,

I, myself, am not a trucker - but my husband is (only in the summer time).

Here's what he does: bring his own meals - he has a plug-in cooler to keep everything fresh. On the weekends, I boil some chicken and I mix it up with fat free mayo and pepper - put this in a container. He can then take his whole wheat wraps and just make a quick sandwich with spinach in them. He brings a large bag of natural trail mix (costco) and also brings fruits and carrots/celery to munch on while driving. He also buys some natura granola bars. instead of drinking pop, he'll drink vitamin water, only one coffee a day. If he eats at a stop (which is very rare), he'll order something like salmon with salad. This also helps with not feeling tired on the road.

For exercising, he laces up his shoes and goes for a 30 minute walk/job a day. He does this right before he take his shower - so the time varies. He says that most truckers look at him funny when he does this - but he does it anyone cause it keeps the weight off and makes him feel alert and healthier.

Hope this helps!

Hey! Yes ma'am, I'm a trucker also! Luckily though, I am home everyday now, but I have done most of my exercising on the road. I started here with a extremely large hernia and all I was aloud to do was walk and ride a bike. Everytime I delivered, while being unloaded I would walk, and walk and walk! When I went to a truckstop, I parked as far away from the building as I could. I still do! I then bought a Zune player and downloaded the Leslie Sansone 1 mile walk to it, and could easily do it in my sleeper. As for food, stay away from eating out as much as you can. I thought Subway was safe, NOT, the sodium in them sanwiches unless you order veggie is unreal! Stop at Walmart and buy you healthy food to keep in the truck. If you must eat at a truckstop, be careful on what you order. You will learn from this site what is good to order and what isn't. I am proof you can be a trucker and still loose weight. Would love to be your friend on here and help you out all I can. I have been on Steve Sommers show on 700wlw several times promoting MFP to the truckers out there. He has been a big support for me. Good luck dear! I'm here if you need me!